Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 704 - 15: Re-entering the Dream Palace, the Ultra Ninth Rank Colossal Puppet Divine Weapon!_7

Chapter 704: Chapter 15: Re-entering the Dream Palace, the Ultra Ninth Rank Colossal Puppet Divine Weapon!_7

He left Jiujiang Cave Heaven and found a deserted area in Jiujiang County, then used Earth Escape to reach a depth of five thousand meters underground, where he specially created a subterranean space.

Dream Palace was on the East Sea and was inaccessible, as the Purple Cloud Islands were a part of Canghai during the Da Li period, not even considered part of the Nineteen States.

In the twenty-seventh year of the Jingxin Calendar, while preparing to break through the fifth grade, he discovered this when he planned to go inside.

In the end, he returned to Dongyang County in Bixian County, but the harvest was quite small that time.

He passed the fourth level of the Heavenly Craft Palace, the Yin Yang Double Evil Formation Mountain. After facing the trials of earth, wind, fire, and thunder, he only obtained a sixth-rank low-quality defensive armor.

Money had been abundant, and since he hadn’t yet perfected all his spells to high-order mastery, Zhao Xing didn’t go further.

Moreover, processing the treasures obtained was troublesome, as Da Li’s items weren’t easy to sell.

For example, the sixth-rank low-quality armor, Zhao Xing didn’t dare sell it nor bring it into reality, so he had to store it with the Xiezhi.

It was known that the Dream Palace itself was a treasure currently stored in the royal family’s inner vault.

There was always someone studying the Dream Palace and the history of Da Li, making it risky to sell a bunch of Da Li treasures in the Military Realm.

After all, these were not low-level treasures; sixth-rank treasures could be easily traced.

Therefore, Zhao Xing could only try his luck inside, hoping to find items like Life Soul Pills or Tao Embryo Pills.

Other items were hard to sell for money and drawing attention by using them was not worth it. A few of these items could be explained, but it would be too conspicuous if all were from the Da Li period, so they had to be kept for now.

Suitable moments for handling them would come after emerging from the Dragon Court Ancient Land, allowing him to deal with them openly and turn them into his own wealth.

"Buzz~"

Zhao Xing affixed the talisman paper, closed his eyes, and chanted softly.

He soon found himself in front of the familiar Yunmen once again.

"You’ve returned." The Mechanical Magic Beast Xiezhi appeared at the entrance of the Heavenly Craft Palace. "You passed the fourth level last time and haven’t returned for three years; I thought you were dead. It seems you’ve been training, and you’ve reached the Pure Essence Realm."

Zhao Xing saluted and said, "Yes, Guardian, I’m experiencing turmoil. It’s dangerous but also rewarding."

The Mechanical Magic Beast Xiezhi, possessing high spiritual wisdom, had paid more attention to Zhao Xing’s life outside as he passed the fourth level.

Sometimes, Zhao Xing suspected that Xiezhi knew that Da Li had been destroyed, but it was uncertain.

"It’s good for young people to train; how can one become a pillar of the nation without trials?" The Mechanical Beast Xiezhi accompanied Zhao Xing through the hall as if they were elder and junior chatting.

"The Guardian is right."

Walking to a mural-covered corridor shrouded in mist, Xiezhi pointed, "Are you planning to challenge the fifth level now? You barely meet the conditions at the Pure Essence Realm of the fifth grade."

"Yes, I plan to try the fifth level’s ’Heavenly Craft Tower.’"

"I must remind you, you’re not skilled in the Way of Mechanism. You’ve passed the previous levels either by luck or brute force. This Heavenly Craft Palace is primarily for selecting talented Mechanical Masters." The Mechanical Divine Beast Xiezhi looked down at Zhao Xing.

"The challenges within the Heavenly Craft Tower involve the Way of Mechanical Puppets. Using brute force to break through will make it harder and result in different rewards."

"Please, Guardian, enlighten me."

Xiezhi’s whiskers danced, emitting starlight, "The ultimate reward within the Heavenly Craft Tower is the ninth-rank giant mechanical puppet, ’Heavenly God General.’"

Heavenly God General? Zhao Xing blinked. The giant mechanical puppet displayed during the Emperor Wu Period was from here.

"The Heavenly God General stands a thousand feet tall, crafted from one hundred and eight thousand ninth-order materials, capable of rivaling the Super-grade Realm."

"Passing the ninth level will grant you this item and make you a candidate for the Grand Minister of Agriculture of Da Li."

"The eighth level’s highest reward is the Earth God General, also crafted from ninth-order materials but with half the quantity."

"The seventh level’s highest reward is the Heavenly Soldier Puppet, ninth-rank supreme."

"The sixth level’s highest reward is the Earth Soldier Puppet, ninth-rank top quality."

"The fifth level’s highest reward is the Nightmare Sky Dragon, eighth-rank top quality."

"The fourth level’s highest reward is the Fighting Venerable, eighth-rank top quality."

"The third level’s highest reward is the Ten Thousand Transformation Daoist, seventh-rank supreme."

"The second level’s highest reward is the Thousand-Change Daoist, seventh-rank top grade."

"The first level’s highest reward is the ’Daylight Heavenly Girl,’ sixth-rank supreme."

Introducing the rewards, the Mechanical Magic Beast Xiezhi then spoke about the trial, "Only those at the Pure Essence Realm are allowed to take the trial because driving these puppets requires Pure Essence Power."

"Before the challenge, you must choose whether to clear the levels through the Way of Mechanical Arrays or by brute force."

"The former requires no combat, only studying the Heavenly Array Map and unraveling the mysteries of each mechanical array."

"The latter involves combat trials and stricter conditions for passing; levels above seven are inaccessible."

Zhao Xing nodded. The trials of the Heavenly Craft Palace were for Mechanical Masters, meaning that even if he chose brute force, the highest reward he could achieve would be the Earth Soldier Puppet.

But it didn’t matter. When he became the Grand Minister of Agriculture, his interests would align with Emperor Wu’s, allowing him to select people to inherit these treasures and embark on conquest campaigns.

It wasn’t necessary to keep everything in his own hands. Controlling the person who wields them sufficed.

His investment in Yue Lingzhi, the future Divine Craftsman, was a premeditated decision.

Not only that, Zhao Xing planned to support him all the way to the position of Chief Engineer. When the grand opening of the Dream Palace occurred, Lingzhi would be the one to take charge, forging a significant favor owed to Zhao Xing.

Significant favor entailed significant cause and effect. When Zhao Xing held the position of Grand Minister of Agriculture, having a Chief Engineer he cultivated would make his tasks easier.

"I choose brute force." Zhao Xing said, he wouldn’t divert his attention to studying mechanical arrays; the Way of the Minister of Agriculture was already sufficient for him.

Even with the ability, he wouldn’t learn it. He didn’t want to end up like Liu Tianning, too distracted by different paths, which could drive one mad.

"Alright, go ahead." The Mechanical Beast Xiezhi waved its long whiskers, scattering the glow and dissipating the mist.

"Boom~" The wall ahead split open, revealing an endless starry sky. In the starry sky stood a tower on a grassland.

It was said to have nine levels, but the tower’s top seemed to pierce the heavens. Even the first level was a thousand meters high, enveloped in a thin layer of clouds.

"Remember, if you find yourself unable to proceed, shout for the guardian immediately, and I will save you. The trial can cause injuries; never wait until the last moment to call for help, as your Life Soul may suffer severe damage by then. Understood?"

"Understood, thank you, Guardian." Zhao Xing nodded.

"Go ahead."

Zhao Xing rode a cloud past the gate and flew to the grassland under the starry sky.

Swoosh~

He landed in front of the entrance to the first level of the Heavenly Craft Tower. The surrounding walls were smooth and emitted an intimidating power.

Zhao Xing took a deep breath and stepped into the first level’s entrance.

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